Kurdish fighters seized a key town in northern Syria from ISIS on Monday, cutting a supply lifeline from the jihadists' de facto Syrian capital, a monitor said.
"The Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) took full control of Sarrin on Monday after...

The White House on Sunday backed Turkey's right to conduct airstrikes against Kurdish militants, after waves of air and artillery strikes put a fragile ceasefire in jeopardy.
"Turkey has a right to take action related to terrorist targets," said deputy national...

Egypt is testing out its "new" Suez Canal, having sent the first cargo ships through today (Saturday) in a trial run.
The 72 kilometer-long canal lies close to the original route but will be able to handle larger ships and two-way...